The frozen snacks and appetizers category has seen steady growth over the past few years thanks to the combined avenues of convenience and culinary diversity manufacturers are bringing to market. These products nicely accent the category, finding a home alongside longtime staples that likewise continue to see growth.
Crackers maintain far-reaching appeal. But while the category benefits from increased consumer interest in snacking, crackers have experienced intensified competition from other foods within salty snacks and beyond.
Lehi Valley Trading Company, a U.S. privately-owned premier snack food company, is introducing a line of gourmet, made-to-order candied nuts including: Maple Bourbon Pecans, Vanilla Cranberry Cashews, Cocoa Roasted Almonds, Ginger Citrus Almonds and Cocoa Coconut Almonds.
Potato chips are a staple snack and meal accompaniment, a natural pairing with burgers and hot dogs on the grill, or with a sandwich at lunch. And sales are on the rise.
Category and product line growth comes in many forms in this industry. And not everything is about clean label and better-for-you. A foundational rubric of snack product success is pure enjoyment.
Nearly everyone in the United States has a snack at least once a day, and the frequency of snacking is on the rise. Snacking, for an increasing percentage of the population, is a lifestyle, with multiple eating occasions replacing mealtimes.
Always looking to employees for innovative ideas, Lehi Valley Trading Company is launching a line of high-quality, made-to-order Hispanic-inspired snacks.